mathhag
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Just want to thank you, Gary Coover. I have been playing Concertina for three months. It is my very first instrument. I attended NESI this year and Marta Vogel recommended your books and then Jody Kruskal explained some of how you put them together. They have been a godsend and I look forward to Cowboy songs
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Maybe you could include the other perspective.
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Can you direct me to some instructions for making an origami concertina? I have looked around but only find partial ideas. I have done quite a lot of origami. Thanks
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So I know I enjoyed our many conversations
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I am also in the back row but on the right side, next to Jody who is wearing a hat. I am wearing a light gray striped shirt and my mouth is open.
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From: Caitlín Nic Gabhann <caitlinnicgabhann@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 28, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Subject: Caitlin & Ciaran - USA East Coast Tour October 2017
To: Caitlin Nic Gabhann <caitlinnicgabhann@gmail.com>
Hello folks! Caitlín here!
I know that it is unlikely, but if you get a chance to hear her play it will completely blow your mind! She is terrific! Talk tomorrow!
Janet
? Happy September to you all! ?
A few EXCITING announcements coming up, but for now... Just a quick note this time to announce our
? USA East Coast Tour ?
*We're asking you to Help us SPREAD THE WORD!
Tell your East Coast USA friends!*
Here are the details:
Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh
?Fiddle - Concertina - Dance ?
Sat 14th Oct
ROCHESTER NY
McGinnity's Restaurant & Party House
534 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615
6.30pm
Tickets: Email marta.driscoll@gmail.com
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Sun 15th Oct
UTICA NY
Turning Point Church
438 Columbia St. Utica, NY 13502
2.30pm
Tickets
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Mon 16th Oct
BURLINGTON VT
Burlington Violin Shop
23 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401
6pm
Tickets
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Wed 18th Oct
BOSTON MA
The Burren Backroom Series
247 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
7.30pm
Tickets
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Thurs 19th Oct
PHILADELPHIA PA
Ware Family Recital Hall - Swope Music Building,
West Chester University,
817 S. High Street,
West Chester, PA 19383
7pm
(Tickets on the door)
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Fri 20th Oct
WASHINGTON DC
Cadens House Bethesda
7.30pm
Info & Tickets: Email slcaden@yahoo.com
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Sat 21th Oct
PRINCETON NJ *SOLD OUT*
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Sun 22nd Oct
NEWTOWN CT
Gumans Barn,
8 Main Street, Newtown, CT
1.30pm
Tickets: Email tmquinn@optonline.net
*We're asking you to Help us SPREAD THE WORD!
Tell your East Coast USA friends!*
Chat again soon!
Caitlín
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www.caitlin.ie
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Hi David,
My real name is Susan. I know I spoke with many Davids at NESI so I am sure we did.
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Great hint Jeff
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Such great hints. Thank you all
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My Morse Céilí is 16 years old and I've never done anything special and it has been fine. (Well OK, I don't dunk it underwater or bury it in garden soil or store it in a heated oven.) Modern concertinas are in my experience much less touchy about low humidity, etc. than the antique ones I've known. Have fun.
Ken
PS, I would add that keeping the new bellows fully closed in the case when not playing is the best way to break them in - I expect someone told you about that.
Yes, Doug from The Button Box wagged his finger at me to make the point about keeping thebellows closed. I don’t think I can forget
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Glad to know the Morse stay in shape well. I was really lucky to get expert advice when I was trying to make a decision to buy at NESI. Unfortunately I did leave it in the car for about two hours , Windows were down but now the bellows do seem stiffer and are a little noisy . Is there any thing I could or should do? I am playing so hopefully that will break it in
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So I am now the proud owner of a new R. Morse & Co. Céilí from the Button Box. I have named her Sadie.
I am hoping I could get recommendations on care. Doug Barr has already advised me to do something for humidity in the winter. Not sure yet how I will accomplish it so any useful ideas are welcome. What other habits would been good to develop in order to take good care of my new love.
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Such a wonderful time. I am still smiling. Don’t know if it is traditional but my new Concertina has been named ‘Sadie’. Can’t thank you enough Doug for all your encouragement
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Thanks everyone. I have checked the resources suggested and they are quite helpful.
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So I have never played an instrument before. I have been renting a Rochelle for about a month. I have been practice scales and watching OAIM videos. I can "play" a few and I can tell I am making progress but maybe slowly.
My questions is about learning to read standard music notation. That is how the tutor book I have proceeds but it seems much harder then abc notation. But I am not sure that will be true for the long haul. I would really like to hear folks insights on this. If I should be learning to read music , I might as well work on it. One other thing to note, it is unlikely I will be playing with anyone else.
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Forgot my original question in my enthusiasm. Is there a place I could find a Wheatstone layout button diagram that would show abc notation, i.e. Show where b or g are instead of B and G?
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Wowzer! I am a complete beginner. NO MUSICAL Experience. But I am loving Concertina. Also abc notation really helps me but I have so much to learn. It is wonderful to find folks that will help. Thank you
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Thank you,
I am not really sure what I really want. I think a want a 30 button Anglo. But part of the reason I am going to the Squeeze In is to try out instruments. I will just be playing to entertain myself so I can do whatever I please. This is the first time I have played any instrument and I feel I belong in freereed space.
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Do you have any pictures?
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Thanks Don,
Unfortunately I am quite far away in far Nortern Maine. Say I probably won't be able to see them and try them out.
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Any chance you might be bringing these to NESI?
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Interested. Do you have more info and pics?
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Thanks. I am renting a Rochelle 30 button Anglo.
Something For Christmas
in Tunes /Songs
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Thank you so much for these.
Right now I am trying to learn "Nancy" from the 1,2,3 book but can't find the tune I the internet. Does it exist somewhere? I really need to hear something before I can play it.